CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming Free Fishing Day will happen on Saturday, June 1, giving anglers the chance to fish without a license.
Cheyenne will get in on the action with Maury Brown Kids Fishing Day, set for 10 a.m.–2 p.m. June 1. Participants receive a free fishing pole, tackle box and lunch. Registration was mandatory and has closed, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
However, people can fish for free anywhere in the state on Saturday, with the exceptions of the Wind River Reservation and Yellowstone National Park, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
“All fishing regulations, creel and size limits, gear restrictions and stream closures remain in effect,” Game and Fish said in a news release. “Anglers can review the 2024 Fishing Regulations online before heading out and planning their trips with the interactive fishing guide.
Nine kids fishing events are set to occur on Saturday, with five communities hosting free kids fishing events later in June, according to Game and Fish. Here is a schedule of the kids fishing events provided by Game and Fish:
TOWN DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION SPECIAL DETAILS Basin June 1 8–11 a.m. Kids Fishing Day Raw water pond Hosted by the Town of Basin and local Chamber of Commerce. North Platte Walleyes Unlimited will provide fishing poles. Casper June 1 9 a.m.–1p.m. Yesness Pond Kids’ Fishing Day Harry Yesness Pond North Platte Walleyes Unlimited will provide fishing poles. Cheyenne/Laramie June 1 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Maury Brown Kids Fishing Day Bell Reservoir on the Maury Brown Ranch. 50 miles from Cheyenne; 60 miles from Laramie. Participants receive a free fishing pole, tackle box and lunch. Registration is mandatory and has closed. Cody June 1 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Registration between 8 and 9 a.m. Kids Fishing Day Beck Lake Complex Lunch and prizes provided by Cody Optimists, East Yellowstone Chapter of Trout Unlimited and the Shoshone National Forest. Jackson June 1 10:30 a.m. Kids Fishing Day Rendezvous “R” Park between Jackson and Wilson Free fishing equipment donated by Jackson Hole One Fly, Trout Unlimited and Teton County Conservation District. Lunch provided by Creekside, US Foods and Stone Drug. Lander June 1 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Kids Fishing Day Luckey Pond in Lander Sponsored by Popo Agie Anglers and Game and Fish. Lunch provided by Kiwanis. Fishing rods and tackle provided by North Platte Walleyes Unlimited. Moorcroft June 1 9–11 a.m. Free Fishing Day Keyhole Reservoir – Pat’s Point Hosted by State Parks. Game and Fish employees will assist. A limited number of rods and reels will be supplied for borrowing, and you are welcome to bring your own. Pinedale June 1 10 a.m. Kids Fishing Day Dudley Key Fields Pond in Pinedale Sponsored by the City of Pinedale, Game and Fish, Bridger-Teton National Forest and BLM. Free gift bag of fishing supplies. Riverton June 1 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Kids Fishing Day Rendezvous Ponds in Riverton Sponsored by Riverton Kiwanis. Lunch provided by Riverton Kiwanis. Fishing rods and tackle provided by North Platte Walleyes Unlimited. Dubois June 8 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Kids Fishing Day Pete’s Pond in Dubois Sponsored by Kiwanis, U.S. Forest Service, Game and Fish and DAWGS. Lunch provided. Fishing rods and tackle provided by North Platte Walleyes Unlimited. Evanston June 8 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. Evanston Kids Fishing Day UP Ice Ponds Sponsored by Upper Bear River Trout Unlimited Chapter. Kemmerer June 8 9 a.m.–noon Kemmerer Kids Fishing Derby Kemmerer Community Pond by the overpass Sponsored by the City of Kemmerer. Rock Springs June 15 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Rocks Springs Kids Fishing Day Paul J. Wataha Pond Sponsored by Seedskadee Trout Unlimited Chapter. Lunch provided to participating families. Dayton June 22 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Kids Fishing Day Bear Lodge Resort Pond at Burgess Junction Sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Bear Lodge Resort and Powder River Basin Trout Unlimited.
